Mercedes-Benz 2008 CL550 Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the trunk
A minimum height clearance of 6.0 ft
(1.8 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
̈ Insert the mechanical key 2 into the
trunk lid lock until it stops.
̈ Turn mechanical key 2 all the way
counterclockwise to position 1.
The trunk opens.
̈ Turn the mechanical key 2 back and
remove it from the trunk lid lock.
Locking the vehicle
If you cannot lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, do the
following:
̈ Open the passenger door.
̈ Close the driver’s door and the trunk.
̈ Press down the locking knob of the
driver’s door manually.
̈ Press down the locking knob of the
passenger door.
̈ Exit the vehicle.
̈ Lock the trunk with the mechanical key
(
page 505).
̈ Close the passenger door.
The vehicle is locked.
1 Unlocking in an emergency
2 Mechanical key
!
The trunk lid swings open upwards automat-
ically. Always make sure that there is sufficient
overhead clearance.
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If you cannot close the trunk with the re-
mote trunk opening/closing switch, lower the
trunk lid manually and close it with hands placed
flat on the trunk lid until it is engaged in its lock.
!
To prevent inadvertent lockout, make sure
to have the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* with you before proceeding with
the next step. The next step will lock the vehicle.
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This procedure does not arm the anti-theft
alarm system nor does it lock the fuel filler flap.